::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: 2013-14 Season Preview

Tell stories based on your franchise and career mode games here.

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: NLSCers

Postby Fresh8 on Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:03 am

Image

NLSC PLAYERS

It’s your chance to participate in MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART as an NLSC Player!

I have a new rewards and points system for this story. You will be able to spend your points that you earn from tipping contests, competitions, and other methods.


REWARDS AND POINTS SYSTEM

    ENTER THE DRAFT

    Deadline to declare for upcoming NBA Draft: Conclusion of first round of NBA Playoffs

    Declare your intention to join an upcoming draft class: 1
    Enter NBA Draft as a projected undrafted prospect: 2
    Enter NBA Draft as a projected second round pick: 5
    Enter NBA Draft as a projected first round pick: 8

    PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

    To raise your player’s rating by 5 in a skill based attribute: 3
    To raise your player’s rating by 5 in a physical based attribute: 5

    PLAYER DEMANDS

    Complain about the coach: 1
    Complain about a teammate: 2
    Demand a trade: 3
    Demand a trade and provide a shortlist of destinations: 4
    Demand a trade and choose your next destination: 5


DECLARING FOR THE DRAFT

    WHEN?

    You may declare any time before the conclusion of the first round of the Playoffs. You may also withdraw any time before then as well.

    I will also allow you to report your intention to declare at any time. This means that I will start writing articles about your player.

    HOW?

    Post in this thread that you:

    - intend to declare, and/or
    - will declare

    Declaring your intention to join an upcoming Draft class will cost you 1 point.

    It will then cost you 2-8 points to enter the draft.

    If you withdraw your intention to declare for the Draft, you do not get your 1 point back.

    A CHANCE TO EARN POINTS

    Every article written by you and PM’ed to me that gets posted will earn points. Give your draftee a backstory and a chance to improve his stock as well.

    WHY DECLARE SOONER OR LATER

    If you declare sooner, it means your player will make it into the L earlier. However, you may not be as good as a prospect as if you wait and accumulate points. If you declare later, you can have control over whether your player is a first or second round prospect.

    Do not be disheartened about being drafted in the second round. The pros are that you can have some choice over your free agency destination/s after just one season! It also makes for a more interesting story.


:new: UPCOMING DRAFT CLASSE

These are the NLSCers who have declared for the upcoming drafts – I will have a limit of six (6) per Draft.

    Current: 2013 Draft

    Dmastawwe
    Martti
    Dare
    Lamrock
    mrmoves20
    Vacant

    Next: 2014 Draft

    Mark
    Valor
    Mattan
    Mpac
    Khanwarrior
    Hova

    Next: 2015 Draft

    Vacant
    Vacant
    Vacant
    Vacant
    Vacant
    Vacant


POINTS LEADERBOARD

These points have been calculated as at 11 March 2013:

Martti – 13.5
dare – 12
newc – 10.5
Justine. – 10
Lamrock – 8.5
Dmastawwe –8
mrmoves20 – 7.5
Valor – 6.5
Mattan – 4
hova – 4.5
Khanwarrior – 4
Mark – 2
Thierry – 4
Woogie98 – 4
mpac – 3.5
Houndy – 3
Durant35 – 3.5
Agent420 – 2
Skith – 2
Phil89 – 2
The X -2
King Mellow – 1
badreligionau – 1
megarover – 1
Axel. – 1
Kurotsugi – 1
Andrew_wiggins – 0.5
Superhueynewton – 0.5
Cruzzerr – 0
mp3 – 0


WHO GOT MORE POINTS? Well - check out the past challenge and how everyone fared!

PAST CHALLENGE

The trick here was to look at Woody’s article on page 9. It had a lot of hints as to who was going to win those awards.

The best performers were Mark, Lamrock and Valor who scored 2 points out of a possible 4 each.


NEW CHALLENGE

Guess the winners of the first round of the playoffs.

0.5 points for correct winner and 0.5 points for correct length of series.
User avatar
Fresh8
The poster formerly known as Sit
 
Posts: 14872
Joined: Mon Nov 11, 2002 5:19 pm

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: NLSCers

Postby Valor on Sat Mar 16, 2013 2:27 pm

East
Heat in 4
Sixers in 6
Bulls in 6 (Picking with my heart :lol: )
Nets in 5

West
Thunder in 5
Lakers in 4
Nuggets in 6
Timberwolves in 6
Image
User avatar
Valor
Fire GarPax
 
Posts: 4971
Joined: Sat Mar 25, 2006 2:23 am
Location: New Zealand

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: NLSCers

Postby SuperHueyNewton on Sat Mar 16, 2013 2:58 pm

Guess the winners of the first round of the playoffs:
East
Heat: In Five
76ers: In Six
Bulls: In Six
Pacers: In seven

West
Thunder: In six
Lakers: In Four
Spurs: In six
Clippers: In five
User avatar
SuperHueyNewton
 
Posts: 549
Joined: Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:56 pm
Location: Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: NLSCers

Postby Axel The Great on Sat Mar 16, 2013 6:02 pm

East Winners:
Miami in 4
76ers in 6
Bulls in 7
Pacers in 6

West Winners:
Thunder in 5
Lakers in 5
Nuggets in 6
Clippers in 5
User avatar
Axel The Great
Visible Confusion
 
Posts: 4754
Joined: Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:06 am
Location: Houstoned

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: NLSCers

Postby Andrew_Wiggins on Sun Mar 17, 2013 12:29 am

East

Pacers - 6
Miami - 4
76ers - 5
Bulls - 4

West

Clippers - 4
Nuggets - 4
Lakers - 6
Thunder - 4
Image
Future king of the NBA.
User avatar
Andrew_Wiggins
 
Posts: 73
Joined: Sun Mar 03, 2013 5:25 am

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: NLSCers

Postby mpac on Sun Mar 17, 2013 12:58 am

1. Heat in 4
4. Nets in 6
6. Bulls in 7
7. Knicks in 6

1. Thunder in 5
2. Lakers in 5
3. Nuggets in 6
4. Clippers in 6
mpac
 
Posts: 378
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:49 pm

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: Woody! + 500!!!

Postby Martti. on Sun Mar 17, 2013 2:30 am

Heat in 4
76ers in 6
Bulls in 7
Pacers in 6

Thunder in 5
Lakers in 5
Nuggets in 6
Clippers in 5
User avatar
Martti.
#HeatLifer
 
Posts: 8101
Joined: Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:19 am

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: NLSCers

Postby dare on Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:43 am

Heat in 5
76ers in 6
Bulls in 7
Pacers in 6

Thunder in 6
Lakers in 5
Nuggets in 6
Clippers in 5
User avatar
dare
True kings have rings
 
Posts: 3966
Joined: Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:19 pm
Location: Somewhere

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: NLSCers

Postby Fresh8 on Sun Mar 17, 2013 11:34 am

Approximately 12 hours until first round is posted.
User avatar
Fresh8
The poster formerly known as Sit
 
Posts: 14872
Joined: Mon Nov 11, 2002 5:19 pm

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: NLSCers

Postby Mark. on Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:15 am

My Predictions:

EAST
Heat 4
76ers 7
Bulls 6
Pacers 6

WEST
Thunder 4
Lakers 4
Spurs 7
Clippers 6
Image
"Money is options, not happiness, its what you do with those options that makes your life" - Conrad Bishop
User avatar
Mark.
Sweet Disposition
 
Posts: 3846
Joined: Tue Jan 21, 2003 4:53 pm
Location: New Zealand

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: NLSCers

Postby Lamrock on Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:50 am

Just in time!

EAST
Heat in 5
Knicks in 6
Wizards in 7
Nets in 7

WEST
Thunder in 5
Lakers in 5
Nuggets in 6
Clippers in 5
Image
User avatar
Lamrock
 
Posts: 10936
Joined: Tue Jul 05, 2005 4:02 pm
Location: Washington State

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: NLSCers

Postby Fresh8 on Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:44 am

Image

NBA Leading Scorer Melo Promises Title
13 May 2013
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Image Image Image Image

Carmelo Anthony felt snubbed after receiving not even one first place vote in the recent polling for MVP. Kevin Durant is slated to receive the award in a few days and Melo is unhappy with it. It’s only given him motivation to lead his seventh seeded New York Knicks further into the postseason.

The Knicks upset number 2 seed Philadelphia in a 4-1 rout in a very surprising playoffs for Eastern Conference teams so far. Three of the series were won by lower seeds.

The number 8 seed Bucks shocked the defending NBA champion Heat by beating them 4-2. The number 6 seed Bulls pulled off a 4-1 win against the Wizards by using their experience in five tight games. The number 4 seed Nets were the only higher seed to prevail after a six game series against the Pacers.

The Knicks look capable of continuing their run though as they square off next against the Bulls in a highly anticipated match-up reminding ball watchers of the 1990s. The Nets will feel confident about meeting the giant-killer Bucks in the next round.


Thunder, Lakers Advance
13 May 2013
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Image Image Image Image

The number 1 seed Thunder and number 2 seed Lakers continue on a crash course to meet each other in the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder made easy work out of the Grizzlies and the Lakers took care of the Jazz. Both series lasted 5 games. The Nuggets also needed 5 games to dispose of the Wolves.

It was, however, the Clippers who impressed the most in the first round as they romped to a series sweep. Although, half of that was probably contributable to the fact that veteran Tim Duncan was injured early in the series in Game 1.

“Denver gave us problems last season,” Coach Mike Brown told the press after their Game 5 win in LA, “But we are ready for them to give their best shot again this year.” Kobe Bryant was also looking forward to the Lakers’ date with the Nuggets, “I can’t wait to get at them again in the postseason. It’s only going to be harder with Iggy (Andre Iguodala) out there for them.”

Kevin Durant, to be awarded the MVP award, knew that LA’s other team was going to be a challenge and even made a controversial statement ahead of the series. “I think they are LA’s better team,” Durant said.
User avatar
Fresh8
The poster formerly known as Sit
 
Posts: 14872
Joined: Mon Nov 11, 2002 5:19 pm

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: Playoffs First Round

Postby Mark. on Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:05 am

Wow, a lot of upsets there. There goes most of my points from that round!
Image
"Money is options, not happiness, its what you do with those options that makes your life" - Conrad Bishop
User avatar
Mark.
Sweet Disposition
 
Posts: 3846
Joined: Tue Jan 21, 2003 4:53 pm
Location: New Zealand

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: Playoffs First Round

Postby Fresh8 on Mon Mar 18, 2013 2:46 pm

Mark. wrote:Wow, a lot of upsets there. There goes most of my points from that round!


The East really surprised me!

I think you weren't the only poor performer. Only 2 people chose the Knicks to prevail!
User avatar
Fresh8
The poster formerly known as Sit
 
Posts: 14872
Joined: Mon Nov 11, 2002 5:19 pm

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: Playoffs First Round

Postby Valor on Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:22 pm

Disappointment at my mostly missed picks is replaced by my Bulls winning the series!!!! :headbang:
Image
User avatar
Valor
Fire GarPax
 
Posts: 4971
Joined: Sat Mar 25, 2006 2:23 am
Location: New Zealand

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: Playoffs First Round

Postby Martti. on Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:10 pm

Heat eliminated? dafuq
User avatar
Martti.
#HeatLifer
 
Posts: 8101
Joined: Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:19 am

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: Playoffs First Round

Postby SuperHueyNewton on Tue Mar 19, 2013 7:21 am

I really want the Knicks to make it past the first round in 2K, it's like no matter who their up against come playoff time, they end up losing.
User avatar
SuperHueyNewton
 
Posts: 549
Joined: Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:56 pm
Location: Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: Playoffs First Round

Postby Fresh8 on Tue Mar 19, 2013 8:24 pm

Image

NLSC PLAYERS

It’s your chance to participate in MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART as an NLSC Player!

I have a new rewards and points system for this story. You will be able to spend your points that you earn from tipping contests, competitions, and other methods.


REWARDS AND POINTS SYSTEM

    ENTER THE DRAFT

    Deadline to declare for upcoming NBA Draft: Conclusion of first round of NBA Playoffs

    Declare your intention to join an upcoming draft class: 1
    Enter NBA Draft as a projected undrafted prospect: 2
    Enter NBA Draft as a projected second round pick: 5
    Enter NBA Draft as a projected first round pick: 8

    PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

    To raise your player’s rating by 5 in a skill based attribute: 3
    To raise your player’s rating by 5 in a physical based attribute: 5

    PLAYER DEMANDS

    Complain about the coach: 1
    Complain about a teammate: 2
    Demand a trade: 3
    Demand a trade and provide a shortlist of destinations: 4
    Demand a trade and choose your next destination: 5


DECLARING FOR THE DRAFT

    WHEN?

    You may declare any time before the conclusion of the first round of the Playoffs. You may also withdraw any time before then as well.

    I will also allow you to report your intention to declare at any time. This means that I will start writing articles about your player.

    HOW?

    Post in this thread that you:

    - intend to declare, and/or
    - will declare

    Declaring your intention to join an upcoming Draft class will cost you 1 point.

    It will then cost you 2-8 points to enter the draft.

    If you withdraw your intention to declare for the Draft, you do not get your 1 point back.

    A CHANCE TO EARN POINTS

    Every article written by you and PM’ed to me that gets posted will earn points. Give your draftee a backstory and a chance to improve his stock as well.

    WHY DECLARE SOONER OR LATER

    If you declare sooner, it means your player will make it into the L earlier. However, you may not be as good as a prospect as if you wait and accumulate points. If you declare later, you can have control over whether your player is a first or second round prospect.

    Do not be disheartened about being drafted in the second round. The pros are that you can have some choice over your free agency destination/s after just one season! It also makes for a more interesting story.


:new: UPCOMING DRAFT CLASSE

These are the NLSCers who have declared for the upcoming drafts – I will have a limit of six (6) per Draft.

    Current 2013 Draft (LOCKED IN)

    Dmastawwe
    Martti
    Dare
    Lamrock
    mrmoves20

    Next: 2014 Draft

    Mark
    Valor
    Mattan
    Mpac
    Khanwarrior
    Hova

    Next: 2015 Draft

    Vacant
    Vacant
    Vacant
    Vacant
    Vacant
    Vacant


POINTS LEADERBOARD

These points have been calculated as at 19 March 2013:

Martti – 17
dare – 15
Lamrock – 12.5
newc – 10.5
Justine. – 10
Valor – 9.5
Dmastawwe –8
mrmoves20 – 7.5
Mark – 5
mp3 – 5
Axel. – 4.5
hova – 4.5
Mattan – 4
Khanwarrior – 4
Thierry – 4
Woogie98 – 4
mpac – 3.5
Andrew_wiggins – 3.5
Durant35 – 3.5
Houndy – 3
Superhueynewton – 2.5
Agent420 – 2
Skith – 2
Phil89 – 2
The X -2
King Mellow – 1
badreligionau – 1
megarover – 1
Kurotsugi – 1
Cruzzerr – 0


WHO GOT MORE POINTS? Well - check out the past challenge and how everyone fared!

PAST CHALLENGE

Mpac was the best performer moving from the bottom of the ladder to the middle of it. He earned 5 points out of a possible 8!


NEW CHALLENGE

Guess the winners of the second round of the playoffs.

0.5 points for correct winner and 0.5 points for correct length of series.

Length of challenge depends on how long it takes for 2013 Draftees to get back to me about their rookies.
User avatar
Fresh8
The poster formerly known as Sit
 
Posts: 14872
Joined: Mon Nov 11, 2002 5:19 pm

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: Playoffs First Round

Postby Fresh8 on Tue Mar 19, 2013 8:55 pm

Image

Georgia Freshman Da’Vonte Headed For NBA Draft
15 May 2013
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Image

Georgia saw encouraging signs this season despite failing to make it out of the first round of the NCAA tourney two months ago. However, the inevitable was confirmed as Da’Vonte Hughes hired a pro agent in preparation for the 2013 NBA Draft. The laid back freshman has his eyes set on the big league and is projected to be selected late in the first round.

“I just decided it was the best time to go for me,” 6’4” Hughes stated after a recent workout with his trainer, “I need to do what’s right for my family. My goal has always been the NBA and I can’t wait.”

The 19 year old had a strong freshman season as he averaged 11.4 PPG and 1.8 SPG. He displayed his outstanding range throughout the season and proved to be very much defensively sound. “One of the better defensive guards in the country,” one rival player labelled him.


Chris Hova Signs With Barcelona, Delays NBA Move
15 May 2013
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Image

Barcelona has signed German Chris Hova to a 3 year contract. The heralded prospect formerly of Alba Berlin was being chased by NBA scouts after a strong London Olympics campaign.

Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki even invited Hova to practise with the Mavs following the Olympics. Hova was said to have impressed the coaching staff but everyone admitted that he was still a project. “We are definitely interested in Chris,” one Mavs member said, “He has a lot of potential. We will be keeping tabs on him.”

Sources indicate that the Mavs were considering offering him a contract but later retracted the offer to give him another year to prove himself as a pro. One year on, the Mavs’ interest has cooled down because of Hova’s inconsistency throughout the European season.

Hova was advised by scouts from all over the league to spend more time in the top flight Euroleague competition. Barcelona was more than happy to negotiate a deal with Hova to allow him exposure in Euroleague as well as the best league in Europe – the Spanish ABA.

“I am looking forward to the challenge. I think I do need a lot more training and preparation to even think about the NBA,” Hova stated at a press conference in Barcelona. His contract has an clause allowing him to exit his contract should he declare for the Draft.


Malcolm Cole Declares Himself Best Player In Draft
17 May 2013
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Image

Sharp shooter Malcolm Cole is the self-proclaimed ‘best draft prospect’ in the upcoming NBA Draft.

The Kentucky freshman wasn’t shy when asked to compare himself to consensus All-American and College Player of the Year JJ Theus of UConn. “Sure JJ Theus is a great player,” Cole replied to the question, “But he is overrated. I carried my team this year. He had good teammates. Tell me if he can give you the kind of scoring game that I can give you?”

Cole wowed the nation in his one and only year in college basketball with his smooth jump shot as he ranked fifth in the nation in scoring and first amongst freshmen. “He was a great all-around player in college but that’s only because of the competition. He’s not going to be able to do it in the NBA. Whoever has the first pick needs to pick me first,” Cole announced.
User avatar
Fresh8
The poster formerly known as Sit
 
Posts: 14872
Joined: Mon Nov 11, 2002 5:19 pm

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: Introducing...

Postby SuperHueyNewton on Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:04 pm

Knicks over Bucks (That is the series right?) in five
Bulls 6 games

OKC over Lakers in five
Clippers beat nuggs in four
User avatar
SuperHueyNewton
 
Posts: 549
Joined: Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:56 pm
Location: Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: Introducing...

Postby mpac on Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:30 pm

Yey! Im so happy i got lucky :) thanks!

Sit, why is my score still 3.5 same as after 0.5 deducted? :) when will my 5pts be added hehe just curious :)
mpac
 
Posts: 378
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:49 pm

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: Introducing...

Postby mpac on Wed Mar 20, 2013 12:39 am

Nets in 6
Knicks in 7

Okc in 4
Lakers in 5
mpac
 
Posts: 378
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:49 pm

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: Woody! + 500!!!

Postby Martti. on Wed Mar 20, 2013 1:01 am

Bulls in 6
Nets in 6

Thunder in 6
Lakers in 7
User avatar
Martti.
#HeatLifer
 
Posts: 8101
Joined: Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:19 am

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: Introducing...

Postby Axel The Great on Wed Mar 20, 2013 6:12 am

Nets in 6
Bulls in 6

Thunder in 6
Lakers in 5
User avatar
Axel The Great
Visible Confusion
 
Posts: 4754
Joined: Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:06 am
Location: Houstoned

Re: ::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: Introducing...

Postby Solaris Phase Two on Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:34 am

oh yes Davonte Hughes to the top ! :)
Image
User avatar
Solaris Phase Two
 
Posts: 521
Joined: Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:10 am

PreviousNext

Return to Stories from the Virtual Hardwood

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 15 guests